Chapter 33: If you show kindness without any reason, you are either a traitor or a thief
As far as I can remember, this person had no relationship with the original owner.
This is not surprising. Although both of them grew up in Beijing, they often met at some banquets when they were older.
But one of the family members is a civil servant and the other is a military general.
Ji Yunshu was uneducated and had no skills in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and he did not understand poetry or songs.
Lu Ningshuang is a famous talented woman.
Two people like this would have nothing to talk about even if they got together.
Now Lu Ningshuang has found a common interest for the two of them.
Ji Yunshu looked at the jar of wine and said with a smile: "Sister Lu is right, meeting is destiny. Since we have run into each other today, let's go together."
It would be a waste not to drink the wine that is served to your door.
Seeing that she did not refuse, Lu Ningshuang's smile became more genuine. She immediately asked someone to bring wine glasses, poured two glasses of wine, and personally handed one of them to Ji Yunshu.
Then he raised his glass and said, "I've always thought Sister Ji was a straightforward person, and I envied her so much. It's a pity that our two families haven't interacted much, so we've never been able to become friends. Today, I'd like to take this opportunity to offer a toast to Sister Ji. I hope she won't despise me and will consider me her friend from now on."
Ji Yunshu found it funny to hear her calling him "sister" affectionately.
He came up to her directly and tried to get closer to her. Did Miss Lu think she was stupid?
But since she had worked so hard, she naturally couldn't deny her face, so she raised her wine glass and said, "Miss Lu is a well-known talented woman in the capital, but I am an uneducated person. It is Miss Lu who should not look down on me."
After saying that, he raised his head and drank the glass of wine in one gulp.
Lu Ningshuang also drank the wine in her glass and said with a smile, "How could that be? Sister Ji is a straightforward and generous person, I like you very much. Calling me Miss Lu is too strange, just call me Shuang'er from now on."
Ji Yunshu readily agreed: "Sister Shuang'er."
The host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much.
The fish in Yuquan River are tender, delicious, with few bones and no fishy smell.
Lu Ningshuang's wine is worthy of being the private collection of the Left Prime Minister. It is refreshing and mellow in the mouth, leaving people with an endless aftertaste.
After having a good meal and a good drink, Lu Ningshuang said goodbye and left.
After getting on his own carriage, Ji Yunshu leaned against the carriage and told the driver not to rush and just go slowly.
Lu Ru made her a cup of tea and muttered, "Madam, you're really something. You're not even familiar with Miss Lu, so why would you drink with her?"
Ji Yunshu sipped the bitter tea that was said to be soothing and calming, and said nonchalantly, "Then tell me, Miss Lu and I aren't even familiar with each other, so why would she come and treat me to a drink?"
Lu Ru also found it strange: "It's strange to say. Miss Lu has met you before, but she just nodded and said hello. Why is she so affectionate and proactive in making friends with you this time?"
Lan Yin said: "If someone shows kindness without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief."
Although Lu Ru was a little confused, she had a good impression of Lu Ningshuang. Although she was a rich lady, she was generous, gentle and kind. She even offered her a glass of wine just now.
She couldn't imagine what bad intentions such a noble and beautiful lady could have, and couldn't help but argue, "Maybe she just likes our Madam's straightforward personality and wants to make a friend. Miss Lu is the daughter of the Left Prime Minister, talented and beautiful. She has everything she wants. What could she possibly want from our Madam?"
Lan Yin was at a loss for what to do with this silly girl. She rolled her eyes and said, "Is Madam only in a good mood today? Why haven't I seen her come to make friends before? You can only judge a person by their appearance, not their heart. You should use your brain a little bit."
Ji Yunshu couldn't help laughing as he listened to the two girls' discussion.
These two girls are both born in the Ji family. They grew up in similar environments and were chosen together to serve her. But for some reason, one of them seemed to have no brains and the other seemed to have grown two.
Lu Ru was dissatisfied and said, "Madam, you are still laughing. Why don't you give me some advice?"
Ji Yunshu patted her head. "Words are not enough. You two are both sticking to your own opinions. What can I say? If she really has an agenda, it will eventually come out. There's no need to worry."
It was just a drink. Even if Lu Ningshuang was stupid, she wouldn't expose herself right away.
The carriage was moving quietly. Ji Yunshu was drunk and felt drowsy.
After an unknown amount of time, the carriage finally stopped.
Although Taiqing Temple is on the mountain, it is well-known for its efficacy, so there are quite a few people inside.
Ji Yunshu was escorted into the back mountain by the maids and guards.
There are many courtyards built there, specifically for entertaining guests.
It was only from Zhao Shen that Ji Yunshu heard that Taoist Master Yichen had extraordinary medical skills.
After his leg was broken, he came here to seek medical treatment and lived here for a long time, so he has his own yard here.
Ji Yunshu moved in directly.
The courtyard is not very big, but it has everything you need, and what is rare is that it is decorated very elegantly.
There are flowers and plants in the yard, and there is a small vegetable patch outside the door.
The young Taoist priest who led Ji Yunshu introduced the place enthusiastically: "This vegetable patch was cultivated when Prince Zhao came here to recuperate."
Ji Yunshu was surprised: "Didn't he break his leg? How could he still farm?"
Moreover, Zhao Shen was too lazy to even bother with her marriage at that time, so how could he have the leisure to grow vegetables?
The Taoist scratched the back of his head and said, "The prince is in good health, but his legs can't move. There are many things he can do in a wheelchair."
Ji Yunshu understood something.
There are many people in this world with healthy limbs, but these people may not be able to do anything useful.
Zhao Shen only broke his leg, but there is still a lot he can do.
She couldn't help but look at the little Taoist priest who greeted them at the door and led them in.
The young Taoist priest was wearing a gray Taoist robe. It was not dirty, but that color was the same. He must have worn it for too long and it had turned gray after being washed. There were also several patches of different colors on it that were very conspicuous.
He is tall and thin, and his eyebrows and eyes are not particularly good-looking, but they are not ugly if you look closely. His skin is the kind of cold white skin that modern people want. In the sun, it is not only dazzlingly white, but also almost transparent.
The scorching summer sun seemed to leave no trace on his skin.
Ji Yunshu felt a little strange in her heart, but after taking a look at him, she realized that she had not recognized the real person. This seemingly insignificant Taoist priest in front of her was probably not simple.
So he asked, "I'm sorry, I haven't addressed you yet, Master."
The young Taoist priest was looked at by Ji Yunshu for a long time, but he did not feel uncomfortable at all. When he heard her question, a gentle smile appeared on his fair face: "Little Taoist Yichen."
Ji Yunshu: "...It's small enough."
Judging from her appearance, she is probably only in her teens.
Zhao Shen did not tell her about Taoist Yichen's age, but only said that he had superb medical skills and was good at refining elixirs. She then imagined an old man with a white beard in her mind.
Who would have thought that this man was so young?
Yichen didn't care about her reaction, but said, "This courtyard is still in the same condition as when the prince left. Madam, if there is anything that needs to be added, just tell Xiaodao."
Ji Yunshu looked at the Taoist robe he had worn for who knows how many years and doubted whether he could afford to buy anything for her.
But suddenly remembering something, Ji Yunshu's eyes flickered and he nodded, "Okay, then I'll trouble you, Taoist Priest."
Yichen: “…”
Are you really stupid or just pretending to be stupid? You can't even hear polite words?
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